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Hundreds pack an Ohio church to back extending protected status for Haitians in the US
Faith leaders and local officials warn that ending Temporary Protected Status could disrupt Springfield's economy and separate families among 15,000 Haitian immigrants, advocates say.
- On Feb. 2, 2026, hundreds packed St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield and Mayor Rob Rue asked 150 to leave after about 900 exceeded capacity at Here We Stand: Faith Leaders for Immigrant Justice and Family Unity, where about 20 faith and community leaders spoke.
- With the Feb. 3 TPS deadline looming, a federal judge set Feb. 3, 2026, as the leave date, DHS issued a Nov. 28 federal register entry, and a pending appeals case decision is expected Feb. 2.
- Local leaders and national advocates stressed immediate humanitarian and economic stakes, noting Springfield's Haitian community bolsters the workforce, while Guerline Jozef said, `We've been fighting every day, every night because we currently have half a million lives in the balance.`
- Ohio Senate Democrats on Monday urged Gov. Mike DeWine and U.S. Senators Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno to press for TPS extension, warning of `overnight` disruption as ICE surge preparations begin.
- A court actor expected to rule by Feb. 2, while advocates and G92 leaders plan next steps, with Royster stating `TPS is not about who deserves to stay it is about whether we still recognize the image of God when we see it.
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Hundreds pack an Ohio church to back extending protected status for Haitians in the U.S.
Faith leaders and hundreds of supporters have gathered at a church in Springfield, Ohio, to support Haitian migrants fearing the end of their Temporary Protected Status in the U.S.
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